Strep Throat Treatment Online & Prescription
Strep throat is a bacterial infection. Group A Streptococcus bacteria is the identified culprit causing the infection. It can affect children and adults. Commonly it presents with a sore throat and inflammation. If you are experiencing symptoms of strep throat or have been diagnosed with one, you can connect with our board-certified doctors on Your Doctors online and get strep throat treatment with prescription for antibiotics.
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Prescription
- Azithromycin 250mg, two tablets on day 1 and then one tablet for the next 4 days
- Benzydamine HCl Gargles 0.15% solution, thrice daily for 7 days
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Causes and Symptoms of Strep Throat
Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection. It is spread through respiratory droplets; for example, if someone with strep throat coughs or sneezes, the bacteria can travel and infect those around the person. In addition, touching contaminated surfaces can result in the transmission of the infection.
Common symptoms of strep throat include:
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Pain or difficulty swallowing
- Headache
- Chills
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Loss of appetite
- White patches/ redness at the back of the throat
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FAQS About Strep Throat
Can allergies cause sore throat?
Yes, allergies can result in a sore throat due to postnasal drip, which results in throat irritation.
How to get rid of a sore throat fast?
Some measures that help get in getting rid of a sore throat include:
. Gargling with warm salty water
. Taking medicated lozenges
. Taking painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen
However, if the symptoms persist, please connect with our doctors, who are available 24/7 and will be able to provide sore throat treatment from the comfort of your home.
Can an ear infection cause a sore throat?
The ear, nose and throat infections are often interconnected. For instance, some canals connect the throat, nasal cavity and middle ear; therefore, it is common to develop a sore throat and an ear infection together, particularly in children. Similarly, in the case of tonsillitis or strep throat, a person can feel pressure or pain in the ears.
How to get rid of strep throat?
. Get plenty of rest
. Keep yourself hydrated
. Take over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen
. Start antibiotics to prevent complications
How long is strep throat contagious?
In the case of treatment with antibiotics, the patient is no longer contagious after 24hours. However, without treatment, the person may remain infectious for up to a month.
What does strep throat look like?
Strep throat often presents with swollen red tonsils and white streaks of pus on them.
Strep throat vs Sore throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection and commonly leads to a fever, red, swollen tonsils, white pus/streaks on the tonsils, pain while swallowing and swollen lymph nodes. Most sore throats are a result of viral infections and present as throat irritation, throat redness/inflammation, cough and a mild fever.
What causes a sore throat?
90% of throat infections are a result of viral infections. A sore throat is also known as pharyngitis.
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